In May 2013, residents from Pulaski and Wythe Counties participated in a drinking water testing clinic sponsored by the local Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) office and the Virginia Household Water Quality Program. Clinic participants received a confidential water sample analysis and attended educational meetings where they learned how to interpret their water test results and address potential issues. According to survey data collected, 105 samples were tested, serving 206 individuals, according to survey data collected. The most common household water quality issues identified were high levels of lead, hardness, sodium and the presence of pathogen indicator bacteria. The figure found at the end of this report shows these common water quality issues along with basic information on standards, causes, and treatment options.

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